Enrollment in the biology program rose 17 percent and in the art program grew 43 percent.

"The growth in this population shows that the new opportunities we are offering students -- from NAIA [National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics] athletics, to student housing, to a first-year experience program, to our vibrant campus ministry area -- are attracting these students and providing what they need in an institution of higher education," Amy Mergen, dean of enrollment, said in a statement.

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